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Paul Rushworth-Brown
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The Big Brother Movement: Leaving Home for an Unknown Life
Outback Odyssey
Not every journey begins with certainty.
Some begin with the quiet decision to leave everything behind.
In the years following the Second World War, thousands of young British men made that decision. Through the Big Brother Movement, they travelled to Australia in search of opportunity—work, land, and the chance to build a future that no longer seemed possible at home.
On paper, the pr Read more of this blog post »
Not every journey begins with certainty.
Some begin with the quiet decision to leave everything behind.
In the years following the Second World War, thousands of young British men made that decision. Through the Big Brother Movement, they travelled to Australia in search of opportunity—work, land, and the chance to build a future that no longer seemed possible at home.
On paper, the pr Read more of this blog post »
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"I absolutely loved Outback Odyssey! The main character’s transformation from a naive Yorkshire lad into a resilient man of the outback was inspiring. The book touches on themes of courage, belonging, and self-discovery without ever feeling forced. It"
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"Paul Rushworth-Brown’s Outback Odyssey delivers a compelling journey through hardship, courage, and discovery. What stands out most is the authenticity — the landscapes feel researched yet lived in, and the emotional arcs ring true.
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"Outback Odyssey is the kind of novel that reminds you why historical fiction exists — to transport, to test, and to make you feel the dust on your face as you turn each page. Paul Rushworth-Brown has done a remarkable job blending Australian history "
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It’s been really interesting watching which moments are landing differently for each of you.
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The land shapes the man, but the consequences remain long after—this is where history becomes real. " |
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Not history as dates, but as consequence—ordinary people living through extraordinary circumstances. " |
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Stories like this aren’t just history—they’re lived. The cost of starting again is rarely what anyone expects. [image] Paul Rushworth-Brown ...more " |
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Life of a 17th Century Prostitute
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History rarely remembers lives like these—but they are the ones that shaped it. Paul Rushworth-Brown writes about ordinary people in extraordinary cir ...more " |
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“Five years ago, I set about writing a different kind of book. A book that I felt wasn't available, a book that I wanted to read. An honest story that pulled no punches about the lives of people living on the moors of Yorkshire in the 16 and 17th centuries. These people were my ancestors and probably yours, the poor peasants lost to time but now found.”
― Red Winter Journey
― Red Winter Journey
“Modern writers usually don't know what it was like to live in the past, but Rushworth-Brown has done this with great skill in this accomplished, atmospheric and thoughtful novel.” — US National Times”
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“But a novel, different from a history book recounts factual touch points of the past, tells a story and does so through character. What does this character think and feel? Now we are in the realm of fiction—historical fiction.”
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“But a novel, different from a history book recounts factual touch points of the past, tells a story and does so through character. What does this character think and feel? Now we are in the realm of fiction—historical fiction.”
― Skulduggery
― Skulduggery
“Five years ago, I set about writing a different kind of book. A book that I felt wasn't available, a book that I wanted to read. An honest story that pulled no punches about the lives of people living on the moors of Yorkshire in the 16 and 17th centuries. These people were my ancestors and probably yours, the poor peasants lost to time but now found.”
― Red Winter Journey
― Red Winter Journey
“Modern writers usually don't know what it was like to live in the past, but Rushworth-Brown has done this with great skill in this accomplished, atmospheric and thoughtful novel.” — US National Times”
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I’m opening a small ARC window for Outback Odyssey through BookSirens.If you enjoy historical fiction shaped by real landscapes and lived experience, you’re welcome to grab a copy.
No pressure, no expectations — just sharing the story with readers who might connect with it. www paul rushworthbrown .com
